The Welsh Gift Shop Blog - Traditions & Customs

Crempog - Welsh Pancakes - Shrove Tuesday

Crempog - Welsh Pancakes - Shrove Tuesday

Happy pancake day everyone! Here is a great recipe for crempog, traditional Welsh pancakes. Interesting fact - the English word crumpet may be derived from it. Ingredients: 55g (2 oz) butter...

Crempog - Welsh Pancakes - Shrove Tuesday

Happy pancake day everyone! Here is a great recipe for crempog, traditional Welsh pancakes. Interesting fact - the English word crumpet may be derived from it. Ingredients: 55g (2 oz) butter...

Morus y Gwynt ac Ifan y Glaw / Daflodd fy nghap...

Morus y Gwynt ac Ifan y Glaw Do you remember this Welsh couplet about the mischievous Morus and Ifan? Think it is quite fitting with this weather! Morus y gwynt Ac Ifan...

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Morus y Gwynt ac Ifan y Glaw / Daflodd fy nghap...

Morus y Gwynt ac Ifan y Glaw Do you remember this Welsh couplet about the mischievous Morus and Ifan? Think it is quite fitting with this weather! Morus y gwynt Ac Ifan...

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The Welsh National Anthem - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, Gwlad, Land of my Fathers

The Welsh National Anthem - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau,...

Our National anthem was written in 1856 by Evan James (who wrote the words) and his son James James (who composed the music) Welsh Version Mae hen wlad fy nhadau...

The Welsh National Anthem - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau,...

Our National anthem was written in 1856 by Evan James (who wrote the words) and his son James James (who composed the music) Welsh Version Mae hen wlad fy nhadau...

Calon Lan - Pure Heart - Our Favourite Welsh Hymn

Calon Lan - Pure Heart - Our Favourite Welsh Hymn

Calon Lân has become one of the most enduring and well loved Welsh hymns. Written in the 19th century by Daniel James, it tells us not to long for luxury...

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Calon Lan - Pure Heart - Our Favourite Welsh Hymn

Calon Lân has become one of the most enduring and well loved Welsh hymns. Written in the 19th century by Daniel James, it tells us not to long for luxury...

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Love Spoons - The History of the Welsh Love Token

Love Spoons - The History of the Welsh Love Token

Lovespoons have long been a traditional romantic gift in Wales, dating back to the seventeenth century. A young man would spend many hours carving a spoon for his sweetheart. He would...

Love Spoons - The History of the Welsh Love Token

Lovespoons have long been a traditional romantic gift in Wales, dating back to the seventeenth century. A young man would spend many hours carving a spoon for his sweetheart. He would...

King Henry V of England - The Welshman? Jude La...

My mam and I were lucky enough to see Shakespeare's great play on Nationhood over the New Year holidays. It was wonderful; Jude Law made an excellent Henry V! We...

King Henry V of England - The Welshman? Jude La...

My mam and I were lucky enough to see Shakespeare's great play on Nationhood over the New Year holidays. It was wonderful; Jude Law made an excellent Henry V! We...